used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Barbara's "solemn promise" had already been broken in spirit; if she kept it in form, she would be haunted by a new memory, the intrusive shadow would take on a more terrific outline.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He walked to his office, trying to face the position more clearly than he had been able to do in the night.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading There was no proof that Jack was alive .
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Barbara's "solemn promise" had already been broken in spirit; if she kept it in form, she would be haunted by a new memory, the intrusive shadow would take on a more terrific outline.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Why fret and worry?
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From this reading Barbara's "solemn promise" had already been broken in spirit; if she kept it in form, she would be haunted by a new memory, the intrusive shadow would take on a more terrific outline.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Barbara's "solemn promise" had already been broken in spirit; if she kept it in form, she would be haunted by a new memory, the intrusive shadow would take on a more terrific outline.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He walked to his office, trying to face the position more clearly than he had been able to do in the night.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Barbara's "solemn promise" had already been broken in spirit; if she kept it in form, she would be haunted by a new memory, the intrusive shadow would take on a more terrific outline.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Barbara's "solemn promise" had already been broken in spirit; if she kept it in form, she would be haunted by a new memory, the intrusive shadow would take on a more terrific outline.
without doubt or question
From this reading He walked to his office, trying to face the position more clearly than he had been able to do in the night.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He walked to his office, trying to face the position more clearly than he had been able to do in the night.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He walked to his office, trying to face the position more clearly than he had been able to do in the night.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Barbara's "solemn promise" had already been broken in spirit; if she kept it in form, she would be haunted by a new memory, the intrusive shadow would take on a more terrific outline.
fretverbUS /fret/
worry unnecessarily or excessively
From this reading Why fret and worry?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He walked to his office, trying to face the position more clearly than he had been able to do in the night.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading Barbara's "solemn promise" had already been broken in spirit; if she kept it in form, she would be haunted by a new memory, the intrusive shadow would take on a more terrific outline.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He walked to his office, trying to face the position more clearly than he had been able to do in the night.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He walked to his office, trying to face the position more clearly than he had been able to do in the night.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Barbara's "solemn promise" had already been broken in spirit; if she kept it in form, she would be haunted by a new memory, the intrusive shadow would take on a more terrific outline.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He walked to his office, trying to face the position more clearly than he had been able to do in the night.
intrusiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtruːsɪv/
tending to intrude (especially upon privacy)
From this reading Barbara's "solemn promise" had already been broken in spirit; if she kept it in form, she would be haunted by a new memory, the intrusive shadow would take on a more terrific outline.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Barbara's "solemn promise" had already been broken in spirit; if she kept it in form, she would be haunted by a new memory, the intrusive shadow would take on a more terrific outline.
a small worthless amount
From this reading There was no proof that Jack was alive .
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Barbara's "solemn promise" had already been broken in spirit; if she kept it in form, she would be haunted by a new memory, the intrusive shadow would take on a more terrific outline.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Barbara's "solemn promise" had already been broken in spirit; if she kept it in form, she would be haunted by a new memory, the intrusive shadow would take on a more terrific outline.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He walked to his office, trying to face the position more clearly than he had been able to do in the night.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Barbara's "solemn promise" had already been broken in spirit; if she kept it in form, she would be haunted by a new memory, the intrusive shadow would take on a more terrific outline.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He walked to his office, trying to face the position more clearly than he had been able to do in the night.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no proof that Jack was alive .
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He walked to his office, trying to face the position more clearly than he had been able to do in the night.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Barbara's "solemn promise" had already been broken in spirit; if she kept it in form, she would be haunted by a new memory, the intrusive shadow would take on a more terrific outline.
outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading Barbara's "solemn promise" had already been broken in spirit; if she kept it in form, she would be haunted by a new memory, the intrusive shadow would take on a more terrific outline.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He walked to his office, trying to face the position more clearly than he had been able to do in the night.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Barbara's "solemn promise" had already been broken in spirit; if she kept it in form, she would be haunted by a new memory, the intrusive shadow would take on a more terrific outline.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading There was no proof that Jack was alive .
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Barbara's "solemn promise" had already been broken in spirit; if she kept it in form, she would be haunted by a new memory, the intrusive shadow would take on a more terrific outline.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Barbara's "solemn promise" had already been broken in spirit; if she kept it in form, she would be haunted by a new memory, the intrusive shadow would take on a more terrific outline.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading Barbara's "solemn promise" had already been broken in spirit; if she kept it in form, she would be haunted by a new memory, the intrusive shadow would take on a more terrific outline.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Barbara's "solemn promise" had already been broken in spirit; if she kept it in form, she would be haunted by a new memory, the intrusive shadow would take on a more terrific outline.
carry out
From this reading Barbara's "solemn promise" had already been broken in spirit; if she kept it in form, she would be haunted by a new memory, the intrusive shadow would take on a more terrific outline.
terrificadjectiveUS /tərˈɪfɪk/
very great or intense
From this reading Barbara's "solemn promise" had already been broken in spirit; if she kept it in form, she would be haunted by a new memory, the intrusive shadow would take on a more terrific outline.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He walked to his office, trying to face the position more clearly than he had been able to do in the night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was no proof that Jack was alive .
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He walked to his office, trying to face the position more clearly than he had been able to do in the night.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no proof that Jack was alive .
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He walked to his office, trying to face the position more clearly than he had been able to do in the night.
hard to endure
From this reading He walked to his office, trying to face the position more clearly than he had been able to do in the night.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He walked to his office, trying to face the position more clearly than he had been able to do in the night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no proof that Jack was alive .
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why fret and worry?
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading Why fret and worry?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Barbara's "solemn promise" had already been broken in spirit; if she kept it in form, she would be haunted by a new memory, the intrusive shadow would take on a more terrific outline.
